St. Louis Cardinals IF Daniel Descalso, 3B Matt Carpenter and IF Ramon Vazquez are battling for the last bench spot, but Vazquez has seen limited time compared to the other two, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports. All three are left-handed hitters, but Carpenter would have to be added to the 40-man roster if he wins the job. Descalso is already on it.

St. Louis Cardinals 2B Daniel Descalso has been working out at second and third base this spring, and the team may have more of a need for him at third base now that 3B Nick Punto (hernia) is injured, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. 3B Ramon Vazquez's role could also be increased.